St. Margaret's Church in Westminster ( St Margaret's, Westminster ) is a late Gothic church on the territory of Westminster Abbey , with a facade on Parliament Square . Along with the Palace of Westminster and the Abbey belongs to the World Heritage .
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History
The history of the church begins in the XII century, when the Benedictines built the first church in London in the name of Margarita of Antioch . It was rebuilt during the first Tudors (in 1486-1523), and in the 17th century, at the insistence of the Puritans, it became a parish for members of the British Parliament . In the 1730s, the temple was lined with light Portland limestone , one of the towers was rebuilt. In the 19th century, narthexes were added to the church, its interior was completely updated.
Famous People
In the church of st. Margaritas are buried by William Caxton and Walter Raleigh , which are reminiscent of curly stained glass with their images. Also here is buried John Chamberlain , clergyman, doctor of Henry VII and Henry VIII. Here, according to tradition, many generations of the English aristocracy were married, including Winston Churchill . The church organ is famous.